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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

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Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

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Narrative in Action

Connecting Kids to Themselves, Each Other, and the World Around Them

Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s Camp A.C.E offers young people a transformative neighborhood experience.

Developing Healthy and Satisfying Connections to Land and Community

Appalachian Headwaters supports kids and families by extending their knowledge and relationships in the outdoors.

The Power of Knowledge-Sharing

The origin story of Kuaʻāina Ulu ‘Auamo (KUA), and how it connects communities as they protect, restore and care for their place in the world.

Challenged to Succeed

Environmental Traveling Companions helps people discover paths forward they didn’t know existed.

Their Ancestors’ Wildest Dream: A Weekend with Camping to Connect

Camping to Connect brings young Black and Brown teens outside to the “Wood Hood” for mentorship and community.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.